Events with tag - Presidential Succession

March 4, 1809

Madison's Inauguration

James Madison takes office as the fourth President of the United States in a ceremony at the Capitol Building, marking a significant transition in American leadership and continuing the Democratic-Republican control of the presidency.

April 4, 1841

Tyler's Presidential Succession

John Tyler becomes the first vice president to assume the U.S. presidency following the death of President William Henry Harrison, establishing the 'Tyler Precedent' for presidential succession.

July 10, 1850

Millard Fillmore Becomes President

Millard Fillmore takes the oath of office as the 13th President of the United States in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building, following the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor. This historic transition marked a crucial moment in American politics during a period of intense national debate over slavery.

April 15, 1865

Andrew Johnson's Presidential Oath

Following Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre, Vice President Andrew Johnson was sworn in as the 17th President of the United States at the Kirkwood House in Washington, D.C., becoming the first Vice President to assume presidency due to assassination.

March 4, 1881

Garfield's Presidency and Assassination

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881. His presidency was tragically cut short when he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died from complications on September 19, 1881.

February 10, 1967

25th Amendment Ratification

The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, establishing crucial procedures for presidential succession, disability, and filling vice-presidential vacancies in response to concerns raised after President Kennedy's assassination.